Made of polypropylene, they're designed for repeated use provided they're kept clean.

Evolution of the fork? Trongs are demonstrated as being ideal for messy foods

With six pairs available for just under £12, you can even apply for customised branding and colours.

And even more bizarrely, their quirky promoters believe they will help to achieve world peace.

On the frequently asked questions on their website, they said: "Perhaps 'Trongs' will eliminate a critical source of frustration, thereby generating a powerful wave of happiness and harmony that spreads throughout the known universe and beyond."

What do you think of 'Trongs'? Watch the video above and vote in the poll below.